This biographical data was taken from the Federal Judicial Center [link] on Sep 27, 2017:

Born August 4, 1909, in Tupelo, MSDied July 4, 1969

Federal Judicial Service: Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of MississippiNominated by Dwight D. Eisenhower on February 24, 1958, to a seat vacated by Alan Cox. Confirmed by the Senate on March 4, 1958, and received commission on March 12, 1958. Served as chief judge, 1966-1967. Service terminated on November 23, 1967, due to appointment to another judicial position.

Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth CircuitNominated by Lyndon B. Johnson on October 16, 1967, to a new seat authorized by 80 Stat. 75. Confirmed by the Senate on October 26, 1967, and received commission on October 27, 1967. Service terminated on July 4, 1969, due to death.